Entertainment PlayStation vs X-Box vs Wii

Was thinking about getting a video game system as a present for my nephews this fall. Since I don't play video games myself, I don't know if one is better than the other. If the price is basically the same, which would you recommend? Also, are there any options/add-ons that you would consider absolutely essential?

Thanks in advance.

(I put this in the Entertainment category because there was a South Park episode about this.)

My kids had a Wii when they were little and they loved it
Then they got an Xbox one and like it but they are saving to buy a PlayStation. They say it is alot better
So that's the scoop from a 12 and 14 year old and they probably know what's up

My kids had a Wii when they were little and they loved it
Then they got an Xbox one and like it but they are saving to buy a PlayStation. They say it is alot better
So that's the scoop from a 12 and 14 year old and they probably know what's up

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Tell them it's not That much better but all comes down to exclusives.... if it's about the Sony exclusives, makes sense, otherwise not worth it.

Was thinking about getting a video game system as a present for my nephews this fall. Since I don't play video games myself, I don't know if one is better than the other. If the price is basically the same, which would you recommend? Also, are there any options/add-ons that you would consider absolutely essential?

Thanks in advance.

(I put this in the Entertainment category because there was a South Park episode about this.)

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The correct answer is the one the kids want. Float some hints out there, maybe have his parents find out. It's going to be what his friends have so he can play with them.

Also, are there any options/add-ons that you would consider absolutely ess

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Our kids ended up being pretty loyal to the XBox line, but they got their first one several years ago and I'm sure in some respects they're just sticking now with what's familiar to them. They're by no means looking to become professional video gamers. Once your nephews build up their library of games, they might appreciate having an external hard drive for increased memory capacity. Again, my only experience is with the XBox system, but I know if they're trying to save their progress on a handful of different games, the built in HDD fills up pretty quick.

but I have a Xbox One and I'm planning on getting the new Nintendo NX system when it releases.

for a younger kid wait until the NX is available. Buying any of the currently available systems right now is a waste of money. Xbox , Nintendo and Sony are all releasing more powerful hardware within the next 12 months.

Make sure whatever you buy you pick up an extra controller. Also make sure you pick up a few games. Nothing worse than getting a video game system with no games! If it's gonna stretch the budget maybe let their parents or other uncles/aunts, grandparents know what system you bought and they can pick up a game or two.

Also folks these days love to play online so a 6 month or year sub to the PSN or Xbox live or whatever Nintendo has would be nice.